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Actress Leads Dark Crime Noir 'Motives'
20 Mar
Summary
- Vannessa Vasquez stars as a detective in a new crime noir.
- The film uncovers violence hidden beneath wealth and privilege.
- A cold case involving elite youth resurfaces two years later.

Daytime Emmy-nominated actress Vannessa Vasquez takes the lead in the new crime noir film, 'Motives,' directed by Jon Garcia. Vasquez portrays Detective Izzy Morgan, a determined investigator who delves into a complex case.
The investigation uncovers a sinister underbelly of violence concealed beneath wealth and privilege. As Izzy and her partner, Detective Mark Navarro, played by Efren Ramirez, explore a disturbing murder linked to the city's elite youth, their moral boundaries are tested.
Two years after the initial crime, a chillingly similar incident rocks the city, this time involving the son of the Chief of Police, Greg Lamar, portrayed by Michael Raymond James. This renewed investigation forces Izzy to confront her personal compulsions and the true cost of her pursuit of justice.
The film, also produced by Vasquez and Garcia, features an ensemble cast including Casey Hartnett, Kyla N. Brown, and Kate McCarty.




